Charles D. Tandy

1918–1978 (age 60)

Businessman

Biography

Charles D. Tandy transformed his family’s leather goods business into the Tandy Corporation, guiding the company as it expanded into consumer electronics and gave rise to the iconic RadioShack brand.

He was admired for his entrepreneurial vision and commitment to employees, and his contributions are duly remembered at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum.

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